It's all about the words.

Post #203,259 by pwhysall 4/13/05 6:05:58 PM Reply	It's all about the words. DNA's stuff isn't visual, it isn't character. It's the words. Losing the pan-galactic gargle blaster is an example of the hollywoodification of the book. And Red Dwarf turned to crap after the first couple of series, because the strong characterisation (Lister the slob, Rimmer the snob, Cat the selfish, Kryten the subservient) was diluted. And the American version? Heaven help us, that was AWFUL from day 1. To be honest, I wish the film-makers would stop trying to bring this sort of thing to the big screen. Write something original, ferfook's sake. The Matrix worked. <-- clue to Hollywood. Peter [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu Linux] [link\|http://www.kuro5hin.org\|There is no K5 Cabal] [link\|http://guildenstern.dyndns.org\|Home] Use P2P for legitimate purposes!
Post #203,360 by tonytib 4/14/05 12:06:08 PM Reply	No, THHG can be visual as in The Illustrated Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; its visuals (both illustrations and text) add to the story. [link\|http://www.mccsc.edu/~kloser/RobPage3.html\|http://www.mccsc.edu...ser/RobPage3.html]
Post #203,461 by lister 4/15/05 10:04:43 AM Reply	Re: It's all about the words. Have you read any of the other reviews on aint-it-cool? There's reviews from long time fans and some newbies. All have liked it except for the Arthur & Trisha romance which smells of Hollywood suit meddling. Here's the latest newbie review: [link\|http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=19913\|http://www.aintitcoo...play.cgi?id=19913] I realize it's all about the words. I absolutely love books written like Adams style. I wish I could relive the glee I had at first reading (alzheimers may be good for something at least...) But in reading books like HHG, Red Dwarf and Good Omens, I'd really like to see them given the big screen treatment. As long as they get most of the good stuff in there I'll be happy. HHG done on a visual medium probably would work best on TV where the story can be stretched out and everything can get in. Anyways, have fun with your head in the sand. I'm going to have some fun in two weeks time. :-D I haven't seen all of Red Dwarf yet. I think I still need to see seasons seven and eight. With five and six recently out on DVD I'm starting again from season one. My one criticism of the later episodes I have seen is that the bickering got stale. The dilution is likely due to trying to grow the characters. I downloaded the American pilot several years ago. Hehe, that was terrible. The Matrix started well and the last third deteriorated. Don't even get me started with the sequels. A fucking mess they were and in no way, shape or form original. lister
Post #203,463 by pwhysall 4/15/05 10:23:00 AM Reply	Matrix Advice: "Avoid the sequels and spend the rest of your life thinking that The Matrix is cool" Peter [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu Linux] [link\|http://www.kuro5hin.org\|There is no K5 Cabal] [link\|http://guildenstern.dyndns.org\|Home] Use P2P for legitimate purposes!
Post #204,041 by lister 4/20/05 10:47:56 AM Reply	HHGTTG Advice: [link\|http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=7206\|http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=7206] As for The Matrix, it was mostly cool (aside from Reeves wooden acting) until the reveal towards the end that humans were essentially batteries. Lame. lister

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